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Camera repair shop
Forster's Camera Service Inc
40 2950 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
- Accepts mail-in repair
- Warranties its repairs
- Free estimate
Shop providing repair and service for cameras, lenses and other equipment.
What Forster's Camera Service Inc repairs
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead before shipping or dropping off a specific job.
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Film & vintage 4 mentions
“Fun little Shop with lots of old cameras to look at as well as shop for.”
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CLA / full overhaul 1 mention
“Just dropped off my third camera there, for a general overhaul/tuneup.”
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Digital & mirrorless 1 mention
mentioned in customer reviews
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Shutter repair 1 mention
“I sent in a Nikon SP for slow shutter curtain issues.”
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mentioned in customer reviews
What customers say about repairs here
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Forster's Camera Service Inc.
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Honest, no upsell 6 mentions
“This place is what a repair shop should be: very honest, up-front and extremely skilled.”
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Expert with vintage/film 5 mentions
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Clear communication 3 mentions
“I truly appreciated the way they communicated with me, and I’m looking forward to coming back.”
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
“He found the problem, replaced a part, and we were able to pick the camera up the next day.”
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Saved my camera 2 mentions
“I'm very happy to have my wide angle back and working like new.”
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Fair repair pricing 2 mentions
Brands mentioned at Forster's Camera Service Inc
Camera brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews — a guide to what they're used to working on, not a guarantee. Confirm your model before you send it in.
What customers say
Had a great experience with this shop. We are travelers from Germany and our Canon 600d didn't focus anymore. We needed a fast good fix. Because of our journey weren't able to stay long in salt lake city. Even his time schedule was already full for the next weeks.
Bottom Line: HONEST BUSINESS. My lens ended up not being repairable. They tried their best and charged me for the service they had done, but the problem turned out to be more complex than originally thought.
The only camera repair shop in town. Fair prices. Quick, Great service. I was unable to pick up my camera when it was done and they hung onto it for me until I could come get it. They fixed my camera without any issues. Fun little Shop with lots of old cameras to look at as well as shop for.
Just dropped off my third camera there, for a general overhaul/tuneup. This place is what a repair shop should be: very honest, up-front and extremely skilled. Their technician has talked me out of several repairs as the investment wouldn't be worth it it, and that speaks volumes when a place talks you out of having…
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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